Rising costs, reduced funding from traditional fundraising events, and increased demand for services mean many organizations ...

To check a charity is legitimate and has a registration number, search for it on the charity register here. You can also check if a charity is signed up to the 'Code of Fundraising Practice' by ...

They're probably right next to the mountains of holiday catalogs stuffed in your mailbox right now — those heart-tugging appeals from charities to help make this time of year a memorable one for those ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick charity tip. It is the giving season! However, there are some tips to know so you can avoid falling victim while donating. You can avoid charity donation scams with ...

The Better Business Bureau’s Give.ORG is another free website that evaluates charities. “You plug in the charity you’re looking for and that scorecard will come up immediately,” said Pamela Hernandez ...

Whether it's to an alma mater, a charity helping those in need or an organization dedicated to a good cause, most Americans donate to a nonprofit group every year. An estimated 69% of Americans — ...

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A donation to a charity was stolen. A Morrisville couple was frustrated because, despite reporting the fraud, they couldn't get the money back for the charity. Robert and ...

JACKSON, Mississippi -- About one-quarter of charities registered in Mississippi are spending more than the recommended amount of money on fundraising and management. That's according to Secretary of ...

The Better Business Bureau of New Orleans is warning consumers about bogus charities that could be set up under the guise of assisting victims of last week's tornadoes in Missouri. "Unfortunately, ...

The charities apply to be featured and then are evaluated by people from area foundations, advocacy programs and government. They often already know about the charities they’re reviewing, or about ...

It may be the time of year people think about giving, either for the holiday season or just for tax purposes, but Secretary of State Scott Gessler has a few cautionary thoughts on the subject. Gessler ...